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Axel Witsel career
club career
| Season | Club | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25/26 |  Girona | 25 | 1998 | 2 | 1 | |
 LaLiga | 25 | 1998 | 2 | 1 | ||
2025 |  Atletico Madrid | 1 | 45 | 0 | 1 | |
 FIFA Club World Cup | 1 | 45 | 0 | 1 | ||
24/25 | Atletico Madrid | 18 | 1123 | 1 | 0 | |
 Champions League | 4 | 271 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LaLiga | 14 | 852 | 1 | 0 | ||
23/24 | Atletico Madrid | 45 | 3638 | 0 | 2 | |
| Champions League | 10 | 855 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LaLiga | 35 | 2783 | 0 | 2 | ||
22/23 | Atletico Madrid | 39 | 2720 | 1 | 0 | |
| Champions League | 6 | 462 | 1 | 0 | ||
| LaLiga | 33 | 2258 | 0 | 0 | ||
21/22 |  Borussia Dortmund | 35 | 2414 | 0 | 2 | |
| Champions League | 6 | 470 | 0 | 0 | ||
 Bundesliga | 29 | 1944 | 0 | 2 | ||
20/21 | Borussia Dortmund | 20 | 1493 | 0 | 1 | |
| Champions League | 5 | 363 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Bundesliga | 15 | 1130 | 0 | 0 | ||
19/20 | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | 2856 | 5 | 4 | |
| Champions League | 7 | 610 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Bundesliga | 28 | 2246 | 5 | 4 | ||
18/19 | Borussia Dortmund | 40 | 3502 | 1 | 5 | |
| Champions League | 7 | 629 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Bundesliga | 33 | 2873 | 1 | 4 | ||
2018 |  Tianjin Tianhai | 9 | 804 | 0 | 1 | |
 Super League | 9 | 804 | 0 | 1 | ||
2017 | Tianjin Tianhai | 27 | 2416 | 2 | 4 | |
| Super League | 27 | 2416 | 2 | 4 | ||
16/17 |  Zenit St. Petersburg | 22 | 1825 | 2 | 1 | |
 Europa League | 6 | 540 | 1 | 0 | ||
 Russia Premier League | 16 | 1285 | 1 | 1 | ||
15/16 | Zenit St. Petersburg | 36 | 3095 | 2 | 4 | |
| Champions League | 7 | 630 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Russia Premier League | 29 | 2465 | 2 | 3 | ||
14/15 | Zenit St. Petersburg | 39 | 3256 | 0 | 6 | |
| Europa League | 6 | 515 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Champions League | 5 | 441 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Russia Premier League | 28 | 2300 | 0 | 4 | ||
13/14 | Zenit St. Petersburg | 7 | 573 | 0 | 0 | |
| Champions League | 7 | 573 | 0 | 0 | ||
12/13 | Zenit St. Petersburg | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | |
| Champions League | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | ||
12/13 |  Benfica | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | |
 Liga Portugal | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | ||
11/12 | Benfica | 33 | 2638 | 1 | 1 | |
| Champions League | 4 | 360 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Liga Portugal | 29 | 2278 | 0 | 1 | ||
09/10 |  Standard Liege | 6 | 533 | 0 | 0 | |
| Champions League | 6 | 533 | 0 | 0 |
International career
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25/26 |  Belgium | 2 | 41 | 0 | 0 | |
 World Cup Qualification UEFA | 2 | 41 | 0 | 0 | ||
2022 | Belgium | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | |
 World Cup | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | ||
22/23 | Belgium | 6 | 463 | 0 | 1 | |
 UEFA Nations League A | 6 | 463 | 0 | 1 | ||
2020 | Belgium | 4 | 302 | 0 | 0 | |
 European Championship | 4 | 302 | 0 | 0 | ||
21/22 | Belgium | 4 | 360 | 0 | 1 | |
| World Cup Qualification UEFA | 4 | 360 | 0 | 1 | ||
20/21 | Belgium | 5 | 450 | 0 | 1 | |
| UEFA Nations League A | 5 | 450 | 0 | 1 | ||
2019 | Belgium | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | |
| European Championship Qualification | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | ||
18/19 | Belgium | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | |
| UEFA Nations League A | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | ||
2018 | Belgium | 6 | 539 | 0 | 0 | |
| World Cup | 6 | 539 | 0 | 0 | ||
16/17 | Belgium | 8 | 666 | 0 | 2 | |
| World Cup Qualification UEFA | 8 | 666 | 0 | 2 | ||
2016 | Belgium | 5 | 450 | 0 | 1 | |
| European Championship | 5 | 450 | 0 | 1 | ||
14/15 | Belgium | 8 | 655 | 2 | 0 | |
| European Championship Qualification | 8 | 655 | 2 | 0 | ||
2014 | Belgium | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | |
| World Cup | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
Phil Foden usually plays as a right winger for Manchester City, using his stronger left foot to cut in and create scoring opportunities. Thanks to his versatility, he has also been deployed on the left of a front three, or in a more centrally influential role as the #10.
Phil Foden was born in Stockport in Greater Manchester region, England.
Ever since making his debut for Man City, Phil Foden has sported the No. 47 jersey, which he wears in honour of his late grandfather, Ronnie, who died at the age of 47.
Phil Foden stands at 1.71m (5ft 7in), making him one of the shortest players in the Man City setup. Although he doesn't possess the extra strength, he is blessed with nimble footwork, with his low centre of gravity aiding him in drifting past opponents with ease.
Phil Foden weighs 70kg (154 lbs), with his low weight and diminuitive physique allowing him to skilfully dribble past players and function in half spaces.
Phil Foden joined the Manchester City academy in 2009 and broke into the first team in the 2017-18 season.
Phil Foden has three children with long-term partner Rebecca Cooke - two sons and a daughter.
While Phil Foden isn't married yet, he has been in a long-term relationship with girlfriend Rebecca Cooke, with the couple welcoming their third child during Euro 2024.